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Tia, Miriam, Emanuel, and Josias (left to right) from the St. Lorenz Catholic Parish in Kempten, Diocese of Augsburg, Germany, December 2023. | Credit: Nicolas Schnall/Kindermissionswerk

Thousands of "Star Singers" Continue Tradition of Bringing Christ’s Blessings for New Year

Dec 31, 2023

Every year in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, thousands of children go from door to door dressed as the three Wise Men to bring the blessing of Christ.

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Swiss Catholic Bishop Appoints Lay People in Place of Episcopal Vicars

May 28, 2021

A Swiss Catholic bishop has announced that he is appointing lay people in place of episcopal vicars in his diocese.

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